Definition of Shoal
Shoal
Sho·al
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A shallow area in a body of water, especially one where the water is shallow enough to be a hazard to navigation.
e.g. The captain navigated the ship through the shoal waters with caution.
(verb)
to form shoals, as of fish;
e.g. The young fish will learn to shoal with the older fish.
(adjective)
shallow;
e.g. The water is shoal enough to stand in.
(verb)
to become shallow;
e.g. The water shoals as you get closer to the land.
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